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DC54 HFZ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,215 mi
Last recorded9,215 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 HFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 9,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 9,093 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 9,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,851 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 8,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 7,765 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,383 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 5,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 5,658 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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DC54 HFZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC54 HFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DC54 HFZ registered?

DC54 HFZ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DC54 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC54 HFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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